Auflaufend Wasser
Pastel, 2011, 30×60 cm
Thundourus surf. When I look at this painting I have a deep longing to go back to the North Sea. The different shades of green in the surf always faszinates me, when the afternoon and evening sun shines through the waves.
Boom of the sea, 30×30 cm, 2011
© Astrid Volquardsen
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Do you know this feeling, when you are standing at the beach, listening to the boom of the surf, feeling the spray in your face und with every breaker you get wet – heaven!
Sailing to connect
30×30 cm, 2011,© Astrid Volquardsen, 2011
During the winter months the so called pancake ice can be seen on the river Elbe and this results in beautiful light situations.
About everywhere in the harbor towbots are on their way to the big ships and guide them to their dock.
Endless bliss I, Pastell, 30×30cm, © Astrid Volquardsen, 2011
On the cliff line of the Danish peninsula Broager Land at Frydebhavn one has a terrific view of the Flensborg Fjord towards the infinite horizon which opens out into the Baltic Sea. Here you can usually see spectacular cloud formations, something which I like to call “a sky movie”. Depending on the season, this part of the world can be adorned with lots of sailing boats. On the other side of the Fjord you can see the German coastline with the beautiful nature reserve landscape of the Gelting Bay. This is a place where your soul can come to rest and where you can experience utter bliss.
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In the far north of Germany the Flensburg Fjord, occasionally known as the Flensburg Firth, forms part of the border between Germany to the south and Denmark to the north stretching 50 kilometers into the Baltic Sea. Following its path starting from Flensburg, steep coast lines, wooded areas and fields trim the water’s edge until the Fjord opens out into an almost infinite horizon to the Baltic Sea.
Sketchbook, 31×22cm, © Astrid Volquardsen, 2011
Over the years I have made frequent visits to the region and become very fond of this part of the world and, at present, the artistic focus of my work on this region has found a special place in my heart.
Whilst, in the past, trading of bricks and rum was a significant economic factor and merchant sailing vessels and the chimneys of brickworks characterized the picture of the Fjord, today it is a holiday resort and a popular sailing area.
This region is particularly interesting from a cultural-historical point of view. The German-Danish border has been shifted again and again, and it did not reach its final position until 1920. The different cultures have left their mark on both sides of the border whilst at the same time lending an additional and unique charm to the region.
I am looking forward to explore further this beautiful landscape this year and be inspired for more sketches ansd paintings.
Image, © Astrid Volquardsen, 2011
Sketchbook, 2011 © Astrid Volquardsen
Just before the big container ships reach the harbour of Hamburg the river bends, so one cannot see, what kind of ship might appear in the distance. After a heavy rain shower one of these really big ships appeared out of the mist and the river was dipped into a wonderful silver grey scenery.
Silbergraue Ankunft
30×30 cm, 2011, © Astrid Volquardsen
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